Can Multiple Cysts in Kidneys Cause Renal Failure

Multiple cysts in kidneys are commonly found in Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). However, in some cases of Simple Kidney Cysts, the patients may also have multiple cysts in the kidneys.

If multiple cysts are caused by PKD, it is extremely urgent for the patients to receive treatment as early as possible. PKD is a genetic disease featured by multiple fluid-filled cysts growing in kidneys. However, in rare cases, the patients with PKD may not have a family history, but is cased by gene mutation. In early decades of years, the patients do not present symptoms. With age, the cysts will enlarge persistently. Hence, the enlarged cysts will oppress the surrounding healthy nephrons. For insufficient blood and oxgen supply, the nephrons will die. By age 60, more than 50% of the patients with PKD will develop End Stage Renal Failure and have to require dialysis or kidney transplant to survive.

However, if the patients with PKD can receive proper treatment as early as possible, they will be able to avoid Renal Failure completely. In China, Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is applied to treat PKD and has showed enormous effect on this disease condition.

If the multiple cysts are attributable to Simple Kidney Cysts, the patients can postpone the treatment for the time being when the cysts are below 3 cm. However, the patients should to do regular test to observe if the cysts are growing or have the tendency of canceration. If these two conditions exist, the patients should receive treatment immediately.

Therefore, if you are diagnosed with multiple cysts on in kidneys, you should get confirmed diagnosis firstly and then receive relevant treatment.


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